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Written question asked by Peter Duncan (Conservative) on Thursday, 17 July 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 9 September 2003. It was answered by Ivor Caplin (Labour) on Tuesday, 9 September 2003 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make a statement on the maintenance programme for the airstrip at West Freugh.
Answer

Mr. Peter Duncan: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the maintenance programme for the airstrip at West Freugh. [127850] Mr. Caplin: Under the terms of the Long Term Partnering Agreement, QinetiQ is contracted by the Ministry of Defence to maintain the West Freugh airfield infrastructure on a care and maintenance basis. This level of maintenance meets MOD's requirements for the airfield and is consistent with its current status of disused and unlicensed.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
127850; 410 c315W;410 c355W
Session
2002-03
Subjects
Repairs and maintenance MOD West Freugh
Link
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